XC Watchlist: Tessa Cassidy - Brunswick HS
Athlete Name: Tessa Cassidy
School: Brunswick HS
Year of Graduation: 2016
2013 State Meet Finish: 13th in Class A 20:47.04
Tell us how your summer training is going?
My summer training has been going pretty well, I have been a counselor at Slovenski camps so, I have been getting the majority of my training done on trails.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
My goal for the upcoming season is to try to get in the to get top twenty at the all state meet.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I have been running for six years. My brother got me into running, by convincing me to do cross country in sixth grade.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
I will not be competing out of state this season.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
My favorite course to run on, in state would have to be Belfast.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
I think the toughest course that I have run on would have to be Cony's.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
I would have to say I put extra emphasis on the state meet, because it is towards the end of my season, and usually where everyone one's effort really counts when trying to place well as a team.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
I would have to say my favorite cross country race in my high school career would have to be the Festival of Champions. My favorite cross cross country memory would be hanging out with my team mates.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
When I am not running my I really like to hang out with my friends.
Favorite quote?
My favorite quote is life is ten percent of what happens to me and 90 percent of how I react to it. -Charles Swindoll 
What shoes do you train in?
I run in Mizuno Wave Inspires.
What shoes do you race in?
I race in Saucony Shays.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
A professional athlete that i would like to meet, would be Nick Symmonds.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
One thing most people don't know about me, is that in the winter I play ice hockey.
More on Cassidy
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run5:29.57
- 2.x Mile Run (CC Short Course)16:35.50
- Two Mile Run11:43.92
- 3,200 Meter Run11:47.91
- 5,000 Meter Run19:39.21
- One Mile Run5:33.18
